Lödige Industries Honored for Advancing Automation in Air Cargo Handling
Lödige Industries has been recognised for its leadership in automation and innovation, receiving the “Innovation Award – Product” at the 41st Air Cargo News Awards in London. The accolade highlights the company’s pioneering work in developing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that are transforming the movement of unit load devices (ULDs) within air cargo terminals around the world.
Celebrating Technological Excellence
The Air Cargo News Awards are among the most respected distinctions in the logistics and air cargo sectors, celebrating companies that are shaping the industry’s future through technology, efficiency, and innovation.
Lödige Industries impressed the judging panel with its self-driving AGV system, a fully in-house development that has been in operation since 2018. The vehicles have proven their ability to enhance efficiency, safety, and space utilisation, while significantly reducing dependence on manual handling and fixed conveyor systems.
According to the jury, the solution stood out for its reliability, measurable customer impact, and scalability—qualities that have established it as a benchmark for automation in modern cargo terminals.
Transforming Air Cargo Operations
Lödige Industries’ automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are designed to revolutionise how cargo moves within terminals. Traditionally, ULDs were transported manually or through static conveyor systems, which limited flexibility and required extensive infrastructure.
The new AGV technology eliminates these constraints by enabling autonomous and flexible ULD transport. Each vehicle can navigate large terminal spaces independently, transporting containers efficiently over long distances without fixed routes or manual supervision.
This flexibility leads to higher throughput, reduced congestion, and more efficient use of floor space—crucial factors for airports and logistics operators managing growing volumes of air cargo. In addition, the system’s precise navigation and handling capabilities significantly reduce the risk of ULD damage and workplace accidents, enhancing safety for both equipment and personnel.
Proven Performance and Global Adoption
Since its initial deployment in 2018, Lödige Industries’ AGV system has undergone extensive testing and real-world implementation in multiple locations. The vehicles have demonstrated consistent reliability, with performance metrics showing measurable improvements in handling times, operational uptime, and maintenance efficiency.
Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Operators report that the system not only boosts productivity but also improves overall workplace safety and resource allocation. As a result, airports and cargo operators worldwide are adopting Lödige’s AGV technology as a core component of terminal automation strategies.
The scalability of the system means it can be integrated seamlessly into both newly constructed terminals and existing facilities, offering a future-proof solution for a rapidly evolving industry.
A Milestone in Automation and Safety
Lödige Industries’ AGVs mark a significant step forward in the journey toward fully automated cargo handling. By replacing fixed conveyor networks and manual transport methods, the company’s system delivers unprecedented operational flexibility.
The vehicles can be reprogrammed and redeployed as facility layouts or capacity needs change, ensuring long-term adaptability. This dynamic approach not only optimises operations but also reduces infrastructure costs and enhances sustainability through energy-efficient design.
Safety remains a key focus of the innovation. Equipped with advanced sensor systems, collision avoidance technology, and precision control software, the AGVs ensure smooth and secure movement of ULDs across the terminal environment.
Commitment to Customer-Focused Innovation
For Lödige Industries, the award serves as recognition of its continuous effort to deliver practical, high-impact innovations tailored to customer needs. By focusing on automation, the company aims to help clients increase efficiency, reduce operational risks, and prepare for future challenges in global logistics.
“Winning this award is a great recognition of our ambition to deliver real customer value through innovation,” said Björn Ussat, Director of Airport Logistic Solutions at Lödige Industries.
“By embracing automation, we ensure efficiency and safety for our clients. In a world of rapid change, transformation and innovation are indispensable. Advanced solutions are necessary. I would specifically like to express my gratitude to my colleagues, whose contribution and great passion made this achievement possible.”
His remarks underscore the company’s belief that innovation must be both technologically advanced and operationally relevant, addressing real-world challenges faced by customers in an increasingly complex logistics environment.
Setting New Benchmarks for the Industry
With the deployment of its AGV technology, Lödige Industries is setting new standards for automation within the air cargo industry. The company’s ability to combine engineering excellence with customer insight has positioned it as a trusted partner for airports, airlines, and logistics providers worldwide.
The AGVs’ success also reflects Lödige’s long-term vision of creating flexible, scalable, and sustainable logistics systems that can evolve alongside the demands of the global supply chain.
Already in use across multiple international hubs, the system has become a model for future terminal design—one where automation, safety, and adaptability are built into every level of operation.
About Lödige Industries
Founded in 1948, Lödige Industries is a global leader in intralogistics and material handling systems, with a strong presence in the air cargo, warehouse automation, and parking solutions sectors. Headquartered in Warburg, Germany, the company operates worldwide, delivering tailor-made systems that combine advanced technology with proven engineering expertise.
The success of its automated guided vehicle system reaffirms Lödige’s commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in the logistics industry—helping customers around the world move goods safely, efficiently, and intelligently.
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